Warren Buffett's V Position Overview
Warren Buffett (via Berkshire Hathaway INC) currently holds 8.3 M shares of Visa Inc. (V) worth $2.91 B, representing 1.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Warren Buffett has maintained a long-term strategic position in V, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 1.45 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2021, reducing 1.26 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Warren Buffett's Visa (V) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Visa (V) Trades by Warren Buffett
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2021 | -1.26 M | Reduce 13.23% | 8.3 M | $216.71 |
| Q3 2021 | -425,000 | Reduce 4.26% | 9.56 M | $222.75 |
| Q2 2020 | -575,000 | Reduce 5.44% | 9.99 M | $193.17 |
| Q3 2016 | +323,300 | Add 3.16% | 10.56 M | $82.70 |
| Q1 2016 | +354,000 | Add 3.58% | 10.24 M | $76.48 |
| Q1 2015 | -152,000 | Reduce 1.51% | 9.89 M | $65.41 |
| Q4 2014 | +1.45 M | Add 16.91% | 10.04 M | $65.55 |
| Q3 2014 | +1.39 M | Add 19.25% | 8.59 M | $53.34 |
| Q2 2014 | +977,160 | Add 15.71% | 7.2 M | $52.68 |
| Q2 2013 | +6.22 M | Add 0.00% | 6.22 M | $45.69 |
Warren Buffett's Visa Investment FAQs
Warren Buffett first purchased Visa Inc. (V) in Q2 2013, acquiring 6,221,836 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett has held Visa Inc. (V) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Warren Buffett's largest addition to Visa Inc. (V) was in Q2 2013, adding 6,221,836 shares worth $284.26 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Warren Buffett's firm, Berkshire Hathaway INC, owns 8,297,460 shares of Visa Inc. (V), valued at approximately $2.91 B.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Visa Inc. (V) represents approximately 1.06% of Warren Buffett's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Warren Buffett's peak holding in Visa Inc. (V) was 10,562,460 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.